🇫🇷French Source WordCode: FR

drame psychologique

Pronunciation / Transliteration: dram psikɔlɔʒik

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Psychological drama/ˌsaɪ.kəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl ˈdrɑː.mə/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #8500 frequency
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🇫🇷 Example Sentence in French:

"Ce film est un drame psychologique captivant."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A subgenre of film, television, or literature that emphasizes the emotional, mental, and developmental complexities of characters rather than purely external action.

    "The film is a gripping psychological drama exploring themes of guilt, memory, and redemption."
  2. 2

    A theatrical or narrative presentation featuring intense emotional conflicts rooted in the inner turmoil of individuals.

    "She specializes in writing intense psychological dramas that keep audiences guessing until the final scene."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term combines 'psychological', derived from Greek 'psykhē' (soul, mind) and 'logia' (study of), with 'drama', originating from Greek 'draō' (to do, to act). Emerging in the 20th century alongside the rise of psychoanalysis and modern cinema, the compound describes narrative works focusing primarily on the emotional and mental states of their characters.

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